The design and fabrication of the Sidewalk took place in our shop over the course of about two months. We prefabricated nearly all of the components and assembled as much of the structure as our space would allow. Teams worked collaboratively to design various elements of the sculpture and prototype different systems in shop. We had 6 core teams on this project: design & engineering; wood fabrication, metal fabrication; electronics & lighting; misting system; and project & budget management. We were limited in our time on-site at Coachella; with 5 days for installation, we wanted to arrive with as many pre-built and tested elements as possible to be confident that the piece would come together as quickly as possible. A group of about 30 people worked to create The Sidewalk in Oakland, and about 20 people helped bring it to life at Coachella.
